{"product_id":"rice-brown-rainfed-biodynamic-5kg","title":"Brown Rice - Medium Grain, Rainfed, Biodynamic 5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRich in flavour, nutrients, and provenance, this biodynamic brown rice is grown entirely under natural rainfall in the subtropical climate of Northern NSW. Slater Farms has been pioneering \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erainfed rice cultivation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Australia since 2009, creating a low-water, low-emission alternative to conventional paddy-grown rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown, milled, and packed on-farm by Brett and Karen Slater, this rice is a true expression of ecological farming. Using biodynamic principles, soil-building cover crops, and no synthetic inputs. Unpolished and unprocessed, it’s full of fibre, minerals, and wholegrain complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Growers: Slater Farms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSlater Farms is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-owned biodynamic farm near Casino in Northern NSW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, operated by Brett and Karen Slater since the late 1990s. They transitioned from conventional to organic in 1998, and to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efull biodynamic certification (Demeter)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by 2004. Their 500-hectare property now runs a carefully managed crop rotation that includes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eupland rice, soybeans, and winter grains\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, all fertilised using compost, cover crops, and biodynamic preparations like horn manure (500) and silica (501).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIn 2010, the Slaters built an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eon-site rice mill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing them to control quality, reduce food miles, and offer brown and white rice directly to the public. Today, they’re considered leaders in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erainfed rice production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Australia, using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-flooded Japanese upland varieties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e suited to the high-rainfall climate of the Northern Rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Rainfed Brown Rice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRainfed brown rice is grown \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout flooding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, using naturally high summer rainfall instead of irrigation. The Slaters plant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTachiminori\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a hardy Japanese upland rice variety, which thrives in aerobic soils and delivers a more sustainable grain, so it can be grown without irrigation, no synthetic fertilisers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThe rice is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eunpolished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, retaining the bran and germ layers, and is simply dehulled and graded on-farm. It’s chewy, nutty, and deeply nourishing, with complex flavour and slow-burning carbohydrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBiodynamic brown rice has a hearty texture and wholesome flavour that works beautifully across a range of cuisines. Use it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIn \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrain bowls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, stir-fries, or burritos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePaired with curries, dahls, or stews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eFor \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estuffed vegetables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or cabbage rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAs a base for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehomemade sushi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, risotto-style dishes, or pilafs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eBlended into \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erice milk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eflour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for gluten-free baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooking instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rinse well. Simmer 1 part rice to 2 parts water for 35–45 minutes. Let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout irrigation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it one of the most sustainable rices available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Demeter Biodynamic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring holistic farming and soil health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eMilled and packed on-farm for full traceability and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eFull of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efibre, minerals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and a deeply satisfying nutty flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eProudly grown and processed in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFairy Hill, Northern NSW \u003c\/b\u003e(near Casino)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this brown rice certified organic?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e—this rice is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecertified biodynamic under the Demeter standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which meets and exceeds Australian organic certification requirements. For more information about different growing standards and their definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this rice grown without irrigation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCorrect. It’s grown using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural rainfall only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, rather than flooded paddies. This greatly reduces water usage and greenhouse gas emissions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the best way to cook Brown Rice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eWe recommend a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2:1 water-to-rice ratio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and a simmer time of 35–45 minutes, followed by a 10-minute rest with the lid on. For even better results, soak the rice overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I grind brown rice into flour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Brown rice can be ground into \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewholegrain rice flour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for baking or thickening. It can also be blended into \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erice milk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this rice suitable for people with gluten intolerance?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eRice is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003enaturally gluten-free, but Slater Farms will occasionally grow glutinous grains on their property and we store and handle glutinous grains in our facility. So while it should be ok for people with intolerances, there is the risk of cross contamination for people suffering from coeliac disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slater Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634924355695,"sku":"RCE-BRWN-SLFA-5KG","price":38.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/Australian-grown-biodynamic-brown-rice-rainfed-5kg.jpg?v=1787617296","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/rice-brown-rainfed-biodynamic-5kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}